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title: "B23468 - Bus Service 468"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23468 - Bus Service 468

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3f86701-1a54-41f3-b6c0-aa683c431d53

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "B23468 - Bus Service 468," managed by East Sussex County Council, pertains to council-funded public-service buses. This contract, valued at £518,700, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Geographically focused on the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category with East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation. The award phase of this process was updated on 20 April 2026, confirming the active contract with Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd as the supplier. The procurement status is complete, with the contract commenced on 23 July 2023 and lasting until 20 April 2030, including extensions of two years plus two years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's guarantee that the council will cover costs minus achieved revenue offers a stable financial prospect. Companies with expertise in operating bus services, particularly those with a dynamic approach to purchasing systems, would be well-suited to tender for similar future opportunities. The structured revenue model allows businesses to expand their operations while participating in regional transport solutions that enhance community mobility.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38aeb98b-a279-42b7-abc6-9f64c18a4494 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £518,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38aeb98b-a279-42b7-abc6-9f64c18a4494
- 27 Sep 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38aeb98b-a279-42b7-abc6-9f64c18a4494

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38aeb98b-a279-42b7-abc6-9f64c18a4494
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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